Please Note: This Training is being hosted on two dates, so please be sure to register for the date that works best for you.
Upcoming Sessions:
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET OR
- Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Location: Online Via Zoom
Register For The 6/23 Session Here Register For The 6/25 Session Here
Description: So, your community has successfully received a CDS Community Grant (also known as an earmark) from the Environmental Protection Agency for a water infrastructure project. Now what?
Join EPA Region 2 and Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center for an informational webinar designed to help communities understand how to get started and successfully navigate the EPA FY2026 Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) Community Grant application process.
This session is intended for FY2026 CDS communities and partners seeking guidance on next steps, timelines, and available support to help move their projects forward. Participants will learn what to expect during EPA’s initial project meetings, including key topics such as technical corrections, cost share waivers, procurement requirements, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) considerations. The webinar will also highlight available resources and technical assistance to support communities throughout the process.
Moderator: Jes Eckerlin, Funding Specialist, Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center
Certificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.
Who Should Attend: FY2026 CDS communities and partners seeking guidance on next steps, timelines, and available support to help move their projects forward.